Algonquin Provincial Park Travel Forum

Hello to everyone,

i'm actually working to prepare a canoe trip in the Park for a group of 10 adults campers for 4 days during the month of september and i have some questions. It would be very kind if anybody could give me some answsers.

- We would like to stay all 10 together for the overnight camping but it seems that it's forbidden. Should we split our group ? What is the best solution ?

- Wich itinerary could you advice ? We would like to have the most wilderness trip that it could be and we would like to see some animals if it's possible.

- Is it very tiring ? We have some girls in our group and they are not very strong, is that a problem ?

- Wich canoe renting company do you advice and should we take a tour with a guide ?

Thank's in advance for all your answers.

Have a nice day.

Jay.

I've been camping in Algonquin for 15 or so years, but I've mainly stuck to Rock and Opeongo. A couple of times I've noticed two adjecent sites that were close enough to be connected by a short (30 or 40 foot) path.

I'm looking to find a lake where there are two such sites close to each other. If possible, a lake where there are a few clusters of two sites next to each other (in case one is occupied when we arrive)

I realize that this is rare in Algonquin interior camping, but I've seen them a few times.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

Hello
In July 2008, we will be in Algonquin and would like to canoe. We are 2 adults, 2 children (12 and 10). Perhaps another family with the same make-up will join us. Forgive me if some of the questions have obvious answers or I am not using the correct jargon. I have surfed the internet quite abit for recommended routes but I am absolutely overwhelmed with the detail available, and finding it tough to sift through the volume of material. So some personal recommendations would really be welcome.

Some questions:
1. we will come from Toronto and move on to Quebec. Should we hire a car, use public transport (who?) or an outfitter?
2. Can you recommend a 3-day, 2 night canoe trail which would be suitable for canoe novices. We hike and camp frequently, know how to read a map. Some preferences:
a. not too many people
b. lots of wildlife
c. a mix of open water, river and canoe-able marsh.
d. portages should not be too hectic.
3. Should we hire a guide or do it on our own?
4. We will need to hire equipment - where?
5. What should we book in advance?
Thanks
Eish

Hello - Can anyone suggest a very good camp site in Parkside bay?

thanks

Hello
i am interesting in taking my 15 year old son and his friend up to algonquin, i have only been there once as a child and from what i remember it was a good time.
I am trying to find directions to butt lake, i kno there is a long bumpy road way back in the bush and than u have to portage twice to get to butt lake, i live in brantford ontario and if anyone could help me that would be great.
Fish on
Dave

We have 8-10 people for an interior campsite... what is the risk to having too many people? the maximum is 9 people. 2 people are meeting us at the site (they arrive a few days earlier) and 2 people are only staying one night. Any thoughts? We are all very good - responsible adult campers.

Trying to calculate the driving time in a car from Huntsville to the West Gate.
Anyone have the time.
Thanx

My husband and I are interested in doing a 5 day canoe trip. Looking at the official canoe map, we have picked four access points: 1)Lake Opeonago and environs; 2) Grand Lake - Achray; 3) Galeairy - Whitney; and 4) Shall Lake. We are curious if people would rate one of these areas as more scenic and less traveled.

Hi, I was wondering if anyone had any info on the old hotel algonquin or new of where i can find any information. My great grandfather owned the hotel at one point, and i am intersted in finding any information on it.
Thank you,
A

Hello. I am looking for a short kayak route about 30-50 km. I was wondering if there is a route that goes in a loop, so one the first day we go 30-50 km, then the 2nd daywe rest/swim etc and the 3rd day its a quicker trip home

bascially a detour on the first day

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Heres a drawn example

Hope someone can help. Thank You!

I'm looking for a list of hotels and things to do in Algonquin Park. My town has a good site for North Bay Hotels www.NorthBayTourism.com, but there isn't anything listed for Algonquin Park. Is there a site similar to that one, but only for Algonquin Park.

Hi

I'm planning to travel to Canada with my two Children (2 1/2 and 4 1/2 years old) in July. I'm also thinking of doing a canoe trip with my kids.

Has anyone experience doing this with children? Can anyone give me some tips?

Thanks